From free online tutoring and databases to our Library of Things collection, we have plenty to offer to help you learn for school and for fun!
- Homeschool Resources
- Tutor.com
- Tutor Referral List
- ABCmouse Early Learning Academy
- LOTE4Kids
- Additional Databases for Homework Help
- Library of Things
- Ellison Die Cut Machine
- Websites We Love
Homeschool Resources
Here you will find a list of resources on homeschooling, including tips on how to get started, picking the correct curriculum and more. We also have a list on social media of different homeschoolers- here you can see what they use and how they organize their day while homeschooling. We have also provided a list of books for kids and adults from the Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library. Finally, you can find a list of different homeschooling groups around the area. *Please note, it is the responsibility of the parent/caregiver to verify and research homeschool groups and their curriculum to see if they are a good fit for the students. This is NOT an endorsement in any way by the Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District.
Tutor.com - Free Online Tutoring with your Library Card
Pull out your Alsip-Merrionette Park Library card and try our tutoring service, Tutor.com. Live tutors will be available to Alsip-Merrionette Park Library cardholders every day from noon to midnight (CST), 7 days a week. Tutoring is available in English and Spanish. There also are free resources from the SkillsCenter available 24/7. Tutor.com also has an app for iOS or Android.
Tutor Referral List
It is the responsibility of the parent or caregiver to verify all tutor credentials, references, and to establish any fees associated with tutoring. This list is NOT an endorsement in any way by the Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District. Please contact us at
ABCmouse Early Learning Academy
ABCmouse Home Access for Libraries includes more than 10,000 learning activities across all core academic subjects (including more than 2,000 STEM learning activities and over 1,200 learning activities in Spanish) that can be used by several children in the same household—all at the same time. These learning activities consist of books, educational games, puzzles, art activities, poems, songs, music videos, and more. And our 2,000+ book titles can be accessed by Age Level, Guided Reading Level, or Lexile Level. Use your library card to create an account. Visit ABCmouse to get started!
LOTE4Kids
Kids can now enjoy thousands of picture books in 90+ languages, with English translations. You can download it as an app in Google Play or on the App Store, or visit the LOTE4Kids website to get started!
Additional Databases for Homework Help
Your Alsip-Merrionette Park Library Card barcode is your password for all these databases, too. Type in all the numbers with no spaces (21145. . . ) For assistance, contact us at 708.371-5666 x140.
Novelist K-8 - Looking for a good story to read? Here are some suggestions.
Library of Things
The library is more than just books! Check out items like cake pans, a guitar, science experiment kits, robots, puzzles, and more! There is something for everyone in our Library of Things collection! View our Youth Library of Things collection in the catalog to get started. Checkouts last for 2 weeks.
Ellison Die Cut Machine
Make an appointment to use the library's Ellison Die Cut machine, and get the perfect cut each time! You supply the paper, we supply the machine and the die cuts. This is perfect for making decorations, signs, classroom materials, or projects. To use the machine, you must be an AMP library card holder, or a verified district teacher, or an Alsip Park District employee, and at least 16 years of age. To make an appointment, call the Youth Services Department at 708-371-5666 or email us at
Websites we Love
There are so many wonderful websites to explore! Here are some of our favorites. Click on the name of the website to visit it today.
ABCYa!: This website has math, reading, social studies, and science games for all ages.
Brains On!: Listen to podcast episodes that answer cool science questions, like "What's inside a jellyfish?"
Chrome Music Lab: Make your own music!
Cooking with Kids: Find fun kid-friendly recipes you can makes as a family!
Education Learning Library: Browse lesson plans, worksheets, educational games, and more!
The First Cat in Space Ate Pizza: Watch the fun YouTube videos that inspired the book by Mac Barnett!
Funbrain: This is a great mix of educational and just for fun games!
Grace Lin: Find fun activities for books from the author of A Big Mooncake for Little Star, Where the Mountain Meets the Moon, and many more!
Highlights Kids: Play games and solve puzzles from your favorite magazine!
The Kid Should See This: Watch cool videos about everything from crafting to science!
Lego: Play games with your favorite Legos!
Monterey Bay Aquarium Live Cams: Watch cool live streams of different animals from Monterey Bay Aquarium!
National Geographic Kids: Play fun games and watch cool videos about your favorite animals!
Nature Nuggets: Watch fun one-minute videos of animals, produced by PBS!
Nick Jr.: Play games with your favorite Nick Jr. characters like Peppa Pig, Paw Patrol, and Ryan from Ryan's World!
Nintendo: Play memory matching and paint-by-number games with your favorite Nintendo characters like Mario, Zelda, Pikachu, and more!
Playdough to Plato: This website is filled with information and printable activities for caregivers, homeschooling teachers, and classroom teachers to help teach reading, math, and science.
PBS Kids: Play games with your favorite PBS Kids characters like Elmo, Daniel Tiger, Alma, and more!
Prodigy: Play fun games to practice math or English with daily prizes! You will need a grown-up to help you make an account.
SciShow Kids: Discover cool science experiment with YouTube channel where Jessi, Squeaks the Robot Lab Rat, and their friends explore the world!
Scratch: Create your own games while learning how to write computer code!
Sesame Street: Play games with all of your favorite Sesame Street characters!
Sesame for Families: Get resources, activities, videos, printables, and tips for family conversations in both English and Spanish.
Spellie: Can figure out today's word in six guesses with this fun guessing game?
Story Time from Space: Watch cool videos of real-life astronauts reading books... all the way from outer space!
Turtle Diary: This website has games about typing, math, reading, and so much more for kids in grades K-5.
Wonderopolis: Get your most interesting questions answered with a special "Wonder of the Day" to discover the world around you!
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